4. President Roosevelt promoted the policy of Lend-Lease prior to Pearl Harbor because
A. He wanted to help those fighting German aggression despite public opposition to the war.
B. He feared most U.S. citizens wanted a war.
C. He believed Germany could become a U.S. ally.
D. He did not trust either side fighting in Europe.
In the year 1941 the congress passed the Lend and Lease Act which was also know as an act to promote the defense of United State.
Explanation:
According to the Lend and Lease Act the U.S government was willing to lend or lease war supplies to any nation that was deemed to be vital for the defense of United State.
The United State under the Lend and Lease Act was able to provide aid to more than 40 Countries. Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and China being the prominent ones
President Roosevelt promoted the policy of Lend-Lease prior to Pearl Harbor because he believed Germany could become a U.S. ally(D)
